Going to NY is a bad move basketball wise, which is what he is basing his decision on.

Would you leave an on the rise fortune 500 company located near your hom in your prime to go to a company in shambles, pray for some good luck and face increased media scrutiny??
To start over with unfamiliar faces and to go throw the growing pains of becoming acquainted with the team that hasnt been tot he playoffs in 10 years?